Features
The tree of life flourishes
Saturday 27 August 2011 | Published in Features
A few years ago while researching for a livestock breeding programme on Mauke, Graham began thinking about what he could feed his goats to increase their size and weight. A suggestion of Moringa oleifera and its mysterious nutritional properties got the better of his imagination. I, among millions of others, had never heard of the […]
Work is our link to the Creator
Friday 26 August 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Work is essential for life, for human life and for the life of our planet. Work stands out for its indispensable contribution to both progress and preservation and lights the path to human fulfilment.Work is what we do. Work helps to make us who we are. Work has a dignity of its own in that […]
Te Maeva Nui and holiday stories
Saturday 20 August 2011 | Published in Features
Dear Diary, I had a really great time during the holidays. I went to PHAB Pharmacy Health and Beauty. At that shop I was working and I got paid and when I was hungry I would walk over to Oasis and buy whatever. It was really cool at the float parade. When I went to […]
Peace Bird book released
Saturday 20 August 2011 | Published in Features
More than 40 people filled the Peace Garden on Thursday to celebrate the launch of The Peace Bird and the life and work of its author, peace advocate Paddy Walker. The childrens book, illustrated by artist Nanette Lelaulu, has been published by New Zealand firm Native Council for Pasifika Education Centre. Evelyn Stanley of Pasifika […]
Tavs show in Fiji
Saturday 20 August 2011 | Published in Features
Local fashion designer Ellena Tavioni is entering her resort wear, swim wear and trans-seasonal designs into the running to feature at Fiji Fashion Week. It will be the first time she has applied to be part of Fiji Fashion Week now in its fourth year though her work has featured in international fashion shows staged […]
Google mappers agree to updates
Saturday 20 August 2011 | Published in Features
The people behind Googles earth mapping programmes will improve the Cook Islands listings after meeting with government representatives in the United States last week. Members of the US economic mission that travelled to the western US states of California and Utah met with staff at Google to discuss the Cook Islands listings in mapping software […]
Use us graduate tells government
Saturday 20 August 2011 | Published in Features
USP graduate Anne Marie Herman-Fua yesterday urged the government to take full advantage of the skills and knowledge she and her graduating class have acquired through university study. Herman-Fua was the graduate speaker for her class, which comprises over 100 Cook Islanders. She asked the government to use the newly-qualified Cook Islanders, whose skills enable […]
Almost half of 100 graduates are teachers
Saturday 20 August 2011 | Published in Features
The academic achievements of more than 100 Cook Islanders were acknowledged at a USP graduation ceremony yesterday morning. USP pro-chancellor Fiame Naomi Mataafa presented the graduates with their diplomas at the National Auditorium. More than double the number of students took the stage than at the 2009 ceremony. I am pleased to note the Cook […]
Planning underway for 2021
Friday 19 August 2011 | Published in Church Talk
It may still be 10 years away, but the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) does not think it is too early to start planning celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the gospels introduction to the Cook Islands. A group of CICC members have already banded together to begin making plans for the 2021 celebrations and […]
Approach the gospel with intellect and faith
Friday 19 August 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Every religion has a certain amount of intellectual content which the follower of the religion presumably wants to get to know. But Christians face two specific dangers as they grapple with Christianitys doctrines. On the one hand, they often become unduly subjective. Christian teaching concerns the nature of God and what he has done for […]
Harder hits Rehab
Thursday 18 August 2011 | Published in Features
New Zealand R&B star Vince Harder will perform at Rehab on Friday night. He is the latest performer to join Rehabs list of celebrity music artists, which this year has included King Kapisi, Young Sid, Pieter T and Tiki Taane. Harder won Best Pacific Male Artist at the recent Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards for […]
Potential buyers still eyeing TMN art
Monday 15 August 2011 | Published in Features
The second biggest piece of art at the Te Maeva Nui art exhibition has been sold and now organisers are setting their sights on the feature piece. At $30,000 the sale might seem like a daunting task, but Club Bana bistro and gallery owner Tarita Hutchinson said there was some interest in the piece. Tarita […]
It feels like home to new NZ envoy
Saturday 13 August 2011 | Published in Features
New Zealands relationship with the Cook Islands has never been stronger and will continue to develop to the benefit of both nations, New Zealands latest High Commissioner to the Cook Islands John Carter says. Carter is in the first month of his new job, having moved to Rarotonga with wife Leoni to take up the […]
Te Korero DVD launch today
Saturday 13 August 2011 | Published in Features
Due to the atrocious weather last weekend, the launching of Te Korero Maori Cultural Groups first ever DVD production at the Punanga Nui Market was postponed to this Saturday August 13. Weather permitting the cultural group will showcase most of the cultural performances featured on the DVD from 10 to 11am also featuring the cultural […]
Concert tickets on sale
Saturday 13 August 2011 | Published in Features
Tickets for Cook Islands On The Rock Fest 2011 go on sale outside Pandanus this weekend. Organised by Lend A Hand Foundation, the concert involves such headliners as J Williams, K-One, Vince Harder, Ben Lummis, Brandon P, DJ Reminise and others. Young Sid of the popular hip-hop group Smashproof and Pieter T are also part […]
No award, but definitely a winner
Saturday 13 August 2011 | Published in Features
Cook Islands music man Taura Mani says the most recent trip home was a proud one for him. Although it is coming months after the fact, Mani has brought home with him his spoils from the 2011 Pacific Music Awards. Mani didnt win his category Best Pacific Language Song but he said it doesnt matter […]
Cook Islands gets own iPhone app
Saturday 13 August 2011 | Published in Features
The Cook Islands now has its own iPhone app, or an application on Apples popular smartphone. Former BBC journalist John Roberts, has created an application that familiarises visitors and potential visitors with the 15 Cook Islands. For $2.59 users can download the Cook Islands app, which gives them access to a guide to every one […]
Tahiti ties strengthened with visit
Saturday 13 August 2011 | Published in Features
The cruise ship Paul Gauguin stopped in recently at Aitutaki and Rarotonga for the second time in two months. The vessel carried two tourism industry members from French Polynesia, on a mission to search out their Rarotongan counterparts and build on the ties that exist between the two countries. Two members of the Bailey family, […]
Outer islanders try paddleboarding
Saturday 13 August 2011 | Published in Features
Te Maeva Nui dancers from the northern group islands will take their drums to Muri lagoon today for a fun afternoon of stand up paddleboarding. Stand up paddleboarding enthusiast and events organiser Charlotte Piho, who is originally from Rakahanga, has organised the event as a lead up to the walk on water week from August […]
Pacific Resort group a triple threat
Saturday 13 August 2011 | Published in Features
All three Pacific Resort properties are finalists in the prestigious HM Awards. Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa have have been named finalists in the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Sydney on September 2. Pacific Resort […]
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